Slot Machines Ousted After Enriching City
Twin Falls Idaho ends a slot machine era that brought in 393742 dollars in 1948 but exposed corruption and social harm. Police cited syndicate control and fraud in licensing. City projects already funded by the machines are halted and related cases, including extortion charges, move toward the State Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Leeright
Twin Falls
Ida
I. E. Nitschke
State Supreme Court
H. G. Lauterbach
Idaho
Boise
Nampa
Rupert
C. A. Rubins
Capon Springs Local Notes on Residents and Projects
Capon Springs residents are listed with health updates including Mrs Earl LaFollette recovering in Winchester hospital and Mrs Julia Cooper hospitalized there. The report notes Mrs Holly Dunlap slowly improving from burns and home improvements led by Denny Dunlap with James Cooper on the project. Northern Virginia Power Co crews survey in the area for line extensions. Theodore Austin of Philadelphia visiting Capon Springs hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capon Springs
Earl LaFollette
Winchester Hospital
Julia Cooper
Capon Lake
Keith Bland
Della Bland
Holly Dunlap
Denny Dunlap
James Cooper
Northern Virginia Power Co
Theodore Austin
Philadelphia
Capon Springs Hotel
Owl size range from elf to horn and eagle
The text notes size variation among owls from tiny elf owls roughly sparrow sized to horn and eagle owls two feet or more in length.
Norfolk Adopts Anti-vice Law
Norfolk enacts a rigorous anti-vice ordinance granting the director of public safety power to issue and revoke permits, require good moral character, maintain a register, and impose penalties up to 500 dollars or six months imprisonment. The measure also restricts room rentals by time and sex and mandates owner and in charge names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Director of Public Safety
Fire and Health Department
Bond Posted In West Virginia Assault Case After Minor Crash
Mervil Hawkins of High View West Virginia posted a $1000 bond to appear in trial justice court on charges of simple and felonious assault following an altercation after a minor crash on Route 259 near Gore. Hawkins was a passenger in F W Nesmith’s car from Yellow Springs when struck by another West Virginia vehicle. Occupants of the other car included Clyde Ours of Moorefield Clyde Ours Jr and Mrs G T Leatherman Jr all from Oldfield. Ours Sr suffered a bloody nose. Ours Jr and Mrs Leatherman required stitches. All were treated at Winchester hospital and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mervil Hawkins
High View
W. Va
Trial Justice Court
Gore
Hawkins
Lawrence Coverstone
F. W. Nesmith
Yellow Springs
West Virginia
Nesmith
Ours Jr
Leatherman
Ours Sr
Winchester Hospital
Comic Book Industry Annual Income Reported
The annual income from the comic book industry is stated as $72,000,000. This figure reflects overall sales and related revenues cited in the source.
Photography For Everyone Amature Photography book ad reprints
An advertisement promotes Photography For Everyone by Alexander J. Wedderburn as a practical guide for amateurs. It claims the book covers exposure developing printing mounting and selling photographs with affordable cost and even income potential. The Winchester Star Information Bureau offers the 25 cent postpaid copy. A separate Q A notes men’s belt size averages about 34 today versus 31 in a prior period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander J. Wedderburn
Winchester Star Information Bureau
Eye St
N. E
Washington, D. C
Roanoke Meets Generals Tonight
Roanoke College faces Washington and Lee in a key state matchup as Jay Handlian and Bob Goldsmith loom as top scorers for both sides. Roanoke enters 3-1 in state play. Washington and Lee sit at 2-1 with a 3-6 overall edge in wins. East Tennessee State stands as the common foe for both teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Jay Handlian
Roanoke College
Washington and Lee
Maroons
Bob Goldsmith
Handlian
Virginia Tech
Goldsmith
Generals
Tony Proietti
Ed Harless
Don Redmond
Hampden-Sydney
William and Mary
Roanoke
East Tennessee State
Roanoke-Washington and
Lee Fracas
Chapel Hill
North Carolina
Williamsburg Indians
Tarheels
Lynchburg College
Hornets
Old Dominion
Lindsey Reelected Clarke Horse Show Assn. President
Edward A. Lindsey was reelected president of the Clarke County Horse Show Association. Officers include Graham Dougherty and Kenneth N. Gilpin Jr. as vice presidents, A. B. Hummer as secretary-treasurer, and James B. Lindsey as manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. Lindsey
Clarke County Horse Show Assn
Graham Dougherty
Kenneth N. Gilpin Jr
A. B. Hummer
James B. Lindsey
Linsey
Leonard H. Bell
George Peet
Dougherty
Gilpin
Lindsey
Hornets Fall Behind Bridgewater 4-44 Despite Brown 24
The Hornets lost to Bridgewater Eagles 4-44 as forward Gene Brown scored 24 points, pacing the lone bright spot in a lopsided game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hornets
Bridgewater
Eagles
Gene Brown
Ancient Romans Linked Owls to Death Omens
A fragment notes that ancient Romans believed owls foretold death when they alighted on. Names listed include Dougherty, Hummer, Bell, Gilpin, Lewis Mu Allen, Bowles, Johnston, Prestage, Lindsey, Mitchell, and Clagett.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Winchester
Virginia
Joseph A. Massie, JR
Leon Darvin
Winchester Junk Company
Shenandoah Valley NA Ote Bank
Robert E. O’neal
Leon L. Nachman
Leon Darwin
Leon L. Nadin
Leon CL
Winchester Evening Star
Corporation Court
Robert. E. O'Neal
James P. Reardon
Bedford, Pa
Hancock
P.M. AR
Bedford Everett
Breezewood
Gapville
Emmaville
Watfordsburg
Hancock, Md
Berkeley
Sprs
Cacapon Park Ridge
W. Va. State Line, Va
Nain
Albin
Bedford
Blue and White Lines of
Va., Inc
Union Bus Terminal
Pittsburgh
Hee IN
Peiping
Northern Plain
Peking
Melcome the New
Chevrolet
Photography
State
Se Tao Hak
Vvn
Clarke Horse Show Assn
George W. Kurtz, Inc
General Motors
Chevrolet Sales CO
Oates
Loudoun St
Freeman Beverage CO
Lune
Decor
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